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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do they cut limestone?
(a) In Paris.
(b) In the forest outside Chutreaux.
(c) In the Somme valley.
(d) In the town of Chutreaux.

2. Who provides the answer to number 29?
(a) The master carpenter.
(b) The master mason.
(c) The master sculptor.
(d) The architect.

3. The flying buttresses work by transferring downward forces from the walls to ___________.
(a) The hurdles.
(b) The buttresses.
(c) The piers.
(d) The centerings.

4. Most of the walls are two vertical walls with a space between that is filled with ___________.
(a) Insulation.
(b) Stone.
(c) Straw.
(d) Concrete.

5. Who fabricates the metal components of the tools?
(a) The cooper.
(b) The blacksmith.
(c) The carpenter.
(d) The wheelwright.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the walls grow higher the workmen build what?

2. The cut lumber is transported ___________ miles.

3. In most respects, what are the two drawings typical of?

4. From where did much of the new lumber come?

5. Why is the answer to number 39 part of the preparation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in charge of Chutreaux? How do they deal with the hiring of the architect for this new cathedral?

2. Describe the mortice-and-tenon construction method. How is this used in the construction of the cathedral?

3. What first takes place in the spring of 1253?

4. How do the flying buttresses work?

5. What is done with the cut limestone?

6. Who makes the tools?

7. Describe the building of the scaffolding.

8. Who is William in charge of hiring?

9. What does the wall elevation show?

10. What is the job of each master craftsman?

(see the answer keys)

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